Message from the Rector

Becoming the Saints of God

Paul writes in the letter Romans, “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” The word we have in English as "saint" in Latin was "sanctus," which means "holy." To be holy is not to be possessed of a particular quality (as in "holier than thou" or, another word associated with "saint" - to be "sanctified"). Rather, to be holy means to be set apart for God's use. We say that the church sanctuary is holy not because of its design or its furnishings but because its primary purpose is to be the arena in which God and God's people encounter one another. When the clergy say a prayer of blessing over water, it becomes holy water used in sacramental ways such as for baptism. The followers of Christ were holy ones not because of any supernatural gifts but because they claimed Jesus as Lord, were God's beloved and were available to do God's will. In a sense, they were saints not for what they had accomplished but because of what they were becoming.More >

Events

Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service
On Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, begin the day of gratitude by gathering with others in our community to celebrate God’s goodness and provision. More details on the location will be forthcoming.

Stewardship Ingathering on All Saints Day
Parishioners Rosemary Bauer and Ed Milkovich will be offering a stewardship reflection on October 28th and Nov. 4th at both services. On All Saints Sunday (Nov. 4) we will also be celebrating the ingathering of our pledges and commitments of time, talent and treasure. Following the services there will be a festive coffee hour including a special forum with guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Brian Johnson, 11:20-Noon. The Rev. Dr. Brian Johnson is originally from New York and is the son of a Mohawk Indian and an Irish immigrant. He is an Episcopal priest and a neuropsychologist in private and hospital practice in Los Angeles. He has served parishes in San Francisco, Oakland, Compton, Los Angeles and Westchester. He has particular interests in the areas of church history, liturgical studies and stewardship.

All Saints Sunday – Remembering the Saints in our Lives
In honor and remembrance of the saints who have touched our lives and gone before us, you are invited to bring photos and/or memorabilia of these individuals to place on the small altar. There will also be a time during the Eucharistic Prayer in which we may name aloud these individuals.

Prison Chaplain visits St. Aidan’s
Dennis Gibbs is the new Episcopal Prison Chaplain at the Twin Towers and he will be visiting with us on Sunday, November 18th. He will preach at both services and speak at a forum following the 10 am service about prison ministries. There are a number of ways that we at St. Aidan’s can reach out in love and service to those in the local youth camps.

Diocesan Convention in Riverside
Diocesan Convention is being held Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 in Riverside. Please hold our candidates (Jeff Johnson, Joe Lopez, Lon Porter, and the Rev. Joyce Stickney) and diocese in prayer during this time.

Advent Evensong and Potluck Dinner
Please join us for Evensong on Sunday, Dec.2 at 4:30 pm followed by a potluck dinner at the rectory to usher in the season of Advent.

AIDS Luncheon

Time for the AIDS LUNCHEON @ the H.I.V./Aids Clinic, County U.S.C. Hospital in downtown Los Angeles – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th: We serve a hot nourishing meal to 65 adults and 25 children. Volunteers are needed and you can help in various ways:

1. Preparing sandwiches at the Church in the Parish Hall on Thursday, November 29th at 9.30 a.m.

2. Donations of prepared, hot casseroles on Friday morning

3. Financial donations to help defray the cost of the food.

4. Delivery of the food and servers to help at the luncheon.

Any or all of the above would be greatly appreciated.

Those interested please contact Fred Cornett, Connie Cornett or Mavis Randall for details.

Service Opportunities

Looking for an opportunity to be of service to St. Aidan’s and the community? Here are some areas that are always in need of assistance:

AIDS Luncheons:
Prepare sandwiches or donate a casserole for the AIDS luncheon, hosted by St. Aidan’s four times a year. Dates will be announced well in advance. If you can spare a half a day, help deliver and serve the food at the AIDS luncheons at USC Hospital.
    Contact:  Fred Cornett

Malibu Labor Exchange:
Teach English to men and women at The Malibu Labor Exchange while they wait for employment.  Half an hour a week, one hour a week, or whatever time you can spare.
    Contact:  Patricia Clifford

Party Planners:
Volunteers are always needed to help organize St. Aidan’s events.  We need volunteers to prepare food, arrange flowers or decorate venues.  Whatever time you can give is greatly appreciated.
    Contact:  Lorraine Senna or Patricia Clifford

Coffee Hour:
Sign up to host a coffee hour after the 10:00AM service on Sunday

Dorcas House

Christmas is fast approaching! It is time for us to remember the children at Dorcas House in Tijuana, Mexico. Each year St. Aidan’s provides pajamas or sweatsuits for each of the forty children who live at Dorcas House. They are there because a parent is serving a prison sentence in Tijuana.

On Sunday, November 4 we will provide a list of the boys and girls, their sizes and ages. If parishioners can choose a child they can purchase pajamas or sweatsuits for him or her. Then, return the gifts wrapped and ready to deliver by Sunday, December 9.

Any questions about this longstanding St. Aidan’s project should be directed to Sky Stipanowich @ 310-506-7068.

Gracias and Feliz Navidad!

The 2007 Directory

The 2007 Directory will be available this month! Please pick up a copy on Sunday in the Parish Hall. A hearty thank you to those who produced it: JoAnn McCrea for hours of data entry, Lorraine Senna for the beautiful cover design and editing, and Pete Tompkins for the much needed formatting and printing. Thank you so much for helping us be in touch with one another.

“A Community that Knows how to Re-build”

At an ecumenical community service on October 25th in response to the recent fire, people gathered to pray, worship, support one another, and hear a word of hope in the midst of loss. Rabbi Judith proclaimed, “this is a community that knows how to re-build and they will join the congregation of Malibu Presbyterian.” The religious leaders of the community later discussed possibly having the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service in the ruins of the church and gathering ashes for our Ash Wednesday services next year. Please continue to hold the Presbyterian Church and Nursery School in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their buildings and begin the process of rebuilding.

St. Aidan’s Personals

Triolet on a Line Apocryphally Attributed to Martin Luther

Why should the Devil get all the good tunes,
The booze and the neon and Saturday night,
The swaying in darkness, the lovers like spoons?
Why should the Devil get all the good tunes?
Does he hum them to while away sad afternoons
And the long, lonesome Sundays? Or sing them for spite?
Why should the Devil get all the good tunes,
The booze and the neon and Saturday night?

-A.E. Stallings

Hmmm...

Michael Lansbury

“Personals” is a section of the St. Aidan’s Newsletter featuring personal thoughts, reminiscences, contributions, anecdotes or observations from parishioners. In keeping with the spirit of our new alternative distribution system (e-Newsletter), “Personals” is also a virtual section. Meaning (in this case), if no one contributes, then there is nothing to read, in which case it does not exist. Ha!

Please participate, anonymously if you wish.

Submissions to: office@staidanschurch.org

Sunday School News

Oh, how I love these autumn months! Fall harvest is such a wonderful time of year and an opportunity to celebrate the abundance (of love, faith, community...) in our lives. Plus, there are so many fun holidays and celebrations during this time. The kids are excited, and SO AM I!More >

Preschool News

Dear Saint Aidan’s Church Families,

Our Halloween Parade and Luncheon on Wednesday October 31st was very enjoyable. This Luncheon was sponsored by the Kilroy Family as a fundraiser for our staff to attend the California Association Education of Young Children’s Conference in Long Beach. All Families were very generous with their financial support. Our school will greatly benefit from this opportunity for the teachers to further study their field.

Below is our staff picture. You are blessed to have this group of professionals represent your Church!

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November 2007

Worship & Education

Come join us, building up the Spirit that reconciles, loves, guides, & empowers us in Jesus Christ.

Sunday Schedule:

8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist - Contemplative service.

10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist - Traditional & contemporary music.

10:00 AM
Sunday School - For children of all ages.
Lisa Devine, Coordinator
call (310) 457-7966

11:15 AM
Coffee Hospitality – A time of community – to connect, to talk, to share. To volunteer refreshments call (310) 457-7966 or email: office@staidanschurch.org

 

For All Who Suffer In Body & In Spirit…

Jack Roe, Allie Mei Stevenson, Don Burchett, Leo Najar, Maurine Ford, David Baker, Buckley, Patty Henning, Don McCrea, Randy Holland, Alix Evens, Dale & Rindy Eichs, Robert Leach, Jon Carlos, Holly Boggess, Herman Gold, Merle Hogren, Patty Monahand & Family, Shirly Babcock, Maryala Burkhead, Peg, Robert Wagner, Linda Riddle, Joan Fontaine, Max Toberoff, April, Tina Bettinam, Ron, Hylda, Virginia Johnson, Connie Davidson, Jamie Sheridan, Warren Kramer, Sandra, Peggy, Dave, Janet, Frank, Ed Milkovich Sr. (ed’s dad), Gy Waldron, Ruth White. Bobby Becker, Sidney P., Dawn Schmitz, Gracie, Cyndie Gully, Helen Russell, Betty Jones and Dominick Senna.

For All Who Have Died...

Don Henry, Gail Mayo, Nancy Parks, Milton Sarpy, Jason Burchett, Ben Satterfield, Clayton Hammond, Rex Pompelli, Jane King, Vera Becker and Milo Muslin, Jr.

 

Church Staff & Officers

The Reverend Joyce Stickney, Rector

Chris Soper:
Sr. Warden, Vestry

Joe Lopez:
Jr. Warden, Vestry

Joe Pickard:
Treasurer, Bookkeeper

Jim McGee:
Clerk

Lisa Discola:
Office Administrator

Lisa Devine:
Sunday School

Sara Banta:
Music Minister & Organist

Kathy Cook:
Preschool Director

Ministries

Altar Guild:
Barbara Bacon, Julie Johnson

Centering Prayer:
Paul Elder

Education, Adult:
Chris Soper

Education, Youth:
Michael Lansbury

Hospitality/PR:
Lorraine Senna

Fundraising:
Premilla Arasasingham

SAHS (High School):
Jim McGee, Ceci Najar

Lectors & Acolytes:
Fred Cornett

Long Range Planning:
Jeff Kramer, Lon Porter

Newmembers/Alumns:
Patricia Clifford

Newsletter Editor:
Mike Lansbury

Outreach:
Patricia Clifford

Planned Giving:
Mark Glattly

Physical Plant:
Joe Lopez, Don McCrea

Preschool Liaison:
Michael Lansbury, Cindy McConnell

SABEL:
Dona Bigelow

Stewardship:
Vestry

Worship:
Margaret Bowles, Rebecca Sprigg